I say the network operators need to get with the program. LTE is still extremely fragmented. Apple's not going to allow the carriers to made them look bad by delivering a substandard user experience. Carriers also freaked out when Apple refused to allow them to include bloatware on the iPhone when it launched. That was also a first for the industry. Deal with it.

The ITU has included HSPA+ in the definition for "4G". AT&T requested the change be made. It was. There was no reason to deny it as it is connecting to a "4G" network. Simple, really. As for the speed being almost the same or sometimes slower, sorry... stick to what you know. HSPA+ is significantly faster than the 3G network that predated it and also significantly faster that competitors 3G networks.

Both of these tests were conducted at the same time from the same location. As you can see, the "4G" iPhone 4S has pretty much the same data speeds as the 3G iPhone 4. In this instance, the 4G network was actually slower.

You gotta like the "reasoning" being presented here: Apple should take responsibility for the technically ignorant and analytic-thinking challenged coming to false conclusions and blaming Apple. Amazing! The 2006 movie "Idiocracy" was truly prophetic.

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